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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.76, 477.16 and 190.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.76, 477.16 and 190.52 is: 262.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.76 : 477.16 = 190.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.76/477.16 = 190.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.76x = 477.16 × 190.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.76x = 90,908.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,908.52/345.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.92

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